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forerunner

noun

/ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

precursor, predecessor, pioneer, harbinger

successor, follower

forerunner of, cultural forerunner, historic forerunner

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

the process of growth or increase by gradual accumulation

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.